Global Positioning System

The Global positioning System is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit. The GPS is made up of three parts: satellites orbiting the earth; control and monitoring stations on earth; and the GPS receivers owned by users.

GPS satellites broadcast signals from space that are picked up and identified by GPS receivers. Each GPS receiver then provides three-dimensional location (latitude, longitude, and altitude) plus the time. This book has been prepared for Researchers, Scientists and for all those interested in Global Positioning System.